Garden Joy

Gardening on the porch is rewarding. We decided to plant this year in containers. After researching options hubby purchased 3 Patio Pickers Patio Garden Kit.  

 We picked up our seedlings at the local nursery.  Thankfully, I ordered ahead and they loaded everything in the truck without contact!  For this system we used potting mix, dolomite and fertilizer.  Knowing we would not be shopping as much, we wanted fresh vegtables.

 

We started harvesting our leafy greens about 4-5 weeks after planting.  So good to have tender leafs.

 

I planted brocolli and cabbage seedlings as well.  This week I am seeing the beautiful forms of vegtables!  Can't wait to pick these.  Now on to the front porch.

We decided after the success on the back porch we decided to plant on the front porch and garden area.

 

Hubby ordered these and they fit perfectly on the rail.  We took onion bottoms and placed in water until spourts formed.  These were planted in one with a strawberry plant in the container.  In the order container I planted two more strawberries and some basil.  The strawberriers will trail down the railings.

Below the porch, I decided to plant tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and herbs.  I think a fruitful flower garden is perfect this year.

 

I have 3 grands living right up the driveway from me.  So having veggies and fruit is perfect.

One came over to earn some pickin money.  He pick Kale, Chard and lettuce for me.  He even washed it.  He will help me with front garden later in the week!

I am thankful for having this sunshine in my life!  I am taking each day and watching the events around and can only image the grief  the family of George Floyd is facing.  

Please take a moment to pray for them and other families facing loss.

Much love,

Di

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Creating Fabric Art

Vintage fabrics and needle crafting go hand in hand. When I find a quilt, fabric or vintage clothing my mind thinks “what can I do with that?”.  

I started marking prayer flags after a master quilter started teaching us to make prayer flags.

I was addicted to creating these miniature pieces of art.

I was drawn to these sweet baby dressess.  I started embroidering and creating a memory dress.

I use pictures on fabric paper, vintage fabrics, laces and embrodiery threads.

Sweet little babies!

I display these by vintage hangers.

Marian @ Miss Mustard Seed did a blog post on Framing a Baby Dress.  I followed her lead and framed my dress.  

Broches and pins are fun to make as well.  They add a beautiful texture to outfits and art.

I have found that jackets are inspirational to stich.  Slow stiching is so calming to my mind.

I will continue on my fabric journey.  "Sail On " was created on a vintage chenille quilt with laces and seed sack fabrics.  

Di,

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Beauty of the day

The beauty of old buildings calls to me. The history surrounds them and you wonder who wandered around?

 

Looking at this quiet pasture, it feels like all is right. But in reality this was the first time I was out doing a drive, to get my hair cut. 

My hair needed a trim, probably like most the nation. My hairdresser just opened this week. She had to move out of her space downtown because of the stay at home order. 

Her new space is her tiny home. It is a lovely cabin on their property. It was a bed and breakfast but due to Covid-19, she had to cancel all reservations. 

I appreciate all that small businesses have to do to survive these times. With my mask on, I went in and had the best hour!  It felt so nice and as normal, as it could be with both  of us having our masks on!

These times are different and difficult for so many. I was grateful for a moment to enjoy a haircut. Of course, we discussed the reactions, good and bad, of people during this pandemic. 

I am so grateful that my family have been healthy. We have been at home and my children, now adults, have been our supporters. Being a healthcare worker, this is the first time I am not in the thick of the healthcare industry. I had retired in January and was doing a consulting job when the pandemic roared its ugly head.    

Doing a routine act, the simple pleasure of a haircut, making it a treasured moment. 

I hope you take a moment to do an act of pleasure for yourself. A walk in your yard to look at the sky and just breathe. If you are working or going outside your safe space be healthy. 

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Fabric emblishments for my botanical papers

I love learning new techniques. As part of my Botanical Class,http://fracturedangelics.indiemade.com/product/botanical-collage-mini-class?tid=5, from Kate Thompson, she taught the steps to take stencils or stamps to create an extra piece of embellishments. 

I took a vintage piece of fabric and applied my materials to create designs. 

These will add a great layer to the botanical papers. 

I also used some ribbons to create butterflies and dragonflies. 

      A little sea, to scatter among the papers

 

I will be adding pictures and dried flowers next. Getting closer to finishing. Joining https://thecottagemarket.com/a-morning-cup-of-joe-filled-with-features-and-linky-party/

Di